**What You'll Do** We’re looking for a Senior Associate, Market Strategist to join Principal Asset Management’s Insights team. The team is a global investment strategy group focused on macroeconomic issues that impact financial markets. In this role, you’ll formulate and present the firms' macro strategy and broad asset class views to internal and external stakeholders. As a member of the Insights team, the Global Market Strategist will craft timely and impactful market & investment perspectives, partnering with global investment teams, as well as distribution and marketing partners to leverage these differentiated insights to help build brand awareness, support sales engagement, and build credibility as a trustworthy partner on the factors driving markets and portfolios. **You will have an opportunity to:** + Support the growth of the Principal AM Global Insights program, collaborating closely with other Global Market Strategists, as well as the investment and distribution organizations, to cultivate and create high conviction thought leadership. + Participate in global macro strategy research on economic and financial market developments. + Create thoughtful and timely written economic, macro and secular research and investment strategy content across public and private markets. + Conduct detailed discussions with institutional and retail clients, prospects, and consultants to communicate Principal Asset Management's differentiated investment viewpoints. + Work closely with the various investment teams to understand their specific investment views in relation to the broader Global Insights perspectives. + Proactively build and nurture relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure a constant flow of ideas and perspectives. We are open to a remote location but candidates based Des Moines, IA is highly preferred. Principal Asset Management, a subsidiary of Principal Financial group, offers global asset management expertise across a diverse set of traditional and alternative asset classes. The Insights team is led by Principal Asset Management's Chief Global Strategist, Seema Shah. The team has a growing presence across geographies, including London, Hong Kong, New York, and Principal’s corporate headquarters in Des Moines, IA. Check out some of the Insights team content! https://www.principalam.com/us/insights **Who You Are** + Master's degree or equivalent, preferably in economics, finance or related + 8+ years of relevant investment industry experience, including deep understanding and experience in investment management, macroeconomics, and global markets + 3+ years of strategist experience in a similar economic or investment research capacity, including macro strategy, equities, or fixed income at a financial institution + Experience working with the diverse needs of investors across different channels and geographies + Strong analytical skills. Applying quantitative methods and techniques in the analysis of economic and financial data + Outstanding presentation and written skills. Experience creating engaging, original investment strategy content + Strong verbal communication abilities, demonstrated by the capacity to optimally interact with CIOs and senior executives + Proficiency with Bloomberg and any additional statistical programs or other commonly used data sources **Skills That Will Help You Stand Out** + CFA + Hard-working, energetic, and creative problem solver with a strong curiosity about economics and financial markets + Ability to articulate (both verbally and written) complex economic and market content in a digestible way **Salary Range Information** Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. **Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)** $123000 - $167000 / year **Time Off Program** Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided. **Pension Eligible** No **Additional Information** **Location** This role offers in-office, hybrid, and remote work arrangements. You’ll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors. In-office and hybrid locations include New York City, Seattle, Des Moines, Chicago, and Charlotte. We are open to remote work but candidates who office out of Des Moines would be highly preferred. **Work Authorization/Sponsorship** At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links. Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants **Investment Code of Ethics** For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization. **Experience Principal** At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits. **Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. **Posting Window** We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline. **Original Posting Date** 2/19/2025 **Most Recently Posted Date** 2/18/2025 LinkedIn Remote Hashtag \#LI-Remote